Follow the instructions below to investigate the power of factors which influence climate.
You are presented with the problem of
creating a model for a climate that is influenced
by ocean currents, prevailing winds,
and/or mountains. To solve this problem,you
will apply the concepts you have learned
about the factors that affect climate Expected Outcome
You may use any of the materials you are
given to devise a setup that models a climate.
You should model at least two climates to show
a temperature change.
You might be using a fan, water, and a
stack of books. The dry climate would be located
on the leeward side of a book “mountain.”
You could model a temperate continental
climate using only a fan or a fan and a book
“mountain.” You could model a highland climate
using a book “mountain” with ice on top
or a polar climate with ice in a shallow pan. Content Assessed
This activity will assess your understanding of
factors that affect climate, including ocean currents,
prevailing winds, and/or mountains. You must show a measurable change in the temperature. Be sure to begin your demonstration by measuring the ambient temperature in the room. Skills Assessed
making models, observing, drawing conclusions Materials
Provide students with shallow pans or plastic
containers, water, and ice.
Provide thermometers that students can use
to measure air temperature.
Provide enough textbooks, encyclopedias, or
other books for students who choose to build
a mountain.
Place several fans on tables located throughout
the room.
You are presented with the problem of
creating a model for a climate that is influenced
by ocean currents, prevailing winds,
and/or mountains. To solve this problem,you
will apply the concepts you have learned
about the factors that affect climate
Expected Outcome
You may use any of the materials you are
given to devise a setup that models a climate.
You should model at least two climates to show
a temperature change.
You might be using a fan, water, and a
stack of books. The dry climate would be located
on the leeward side of a book “mountain.”
You could model a temperate continental
climate using only a fan or a fan and a book
“mountain.” You could model a highland climate
using a book “mountain” with ice on top
or a polar climate with ice in a shallow pan.
Content Assessed
This activity will assess your understanding of
factors that affect climate, including ocean currents,
prevailing winds, and/or mountains.
You must show a measurable change in the temperature.
Be sure to begin your demonstration by measuring
the ambient temperature in the room.
Skills Assessed
making models, observing, drawing conclusions
Materials
- Provide students with shallow pans or plastic
containers, water, and ice.- Provide thermometers that students can use
to measure air temperature.- Provide enough textbooks, encyclopedias, or
other books for students who choose to builda mountain.
- Place several fans on tables located throughout
Timethe room.
- 30 minutes
Due next class: //Lab report//